“I’ll Take a Step Back and Watch”- Dustin Poirier Suggests Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler To Fight for the Lightweight Title

Published 02/03/2021, 10:17 PM EST

Dustin Poirier shocked the world last month at UFC 257 when he knocked out Conor McGregor in an emphatic fashion. ‘The Diamond’ avenged his 2014 loss against ‘The Notorious’ and it is expected the duo will go for a rubber match to settle the score between them once and for all. With lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov seemingly retired, many suggested that Poirier should fight for the belt next.

But the Louisiana native has some other suggestions for the current scenario. He wants Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler to battle it out for the gold, as he is willing to take a step back and watch. The former interim champion clarified his stance on the matter.

"If they want Chandler in there for the title, and he’s calling for the title, let (him and Oliveira) fight for the belt. I’ll take a step back and just watch.”@DustinPoirier minces no words. 💎@MikeBohnMMA's interview: https://t.co/O6HHqRY6lV pic.twitter.com/HEE95mYXUn
— MMA Junkie (@MMAjunkie) February 1, 2021

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“I want to be the world champion. But uh, you know, and Charles is a guy who’s paid his dues man, he’s earned where he’s at no doubt about it. Let him and Chandler fight for the belt. If they want Chandler in there for the title. And he’s called for the title of that. Let them fight for the belt. I’ll take a step back and just watch,” said Poirier when asked about his take on the situation.

Michael Chandler made his triumphant Octagon debut in the co-main event of UFC 257. Oliveira on the other hand is on an 8-fight winning streak at the moment. Both fighters sit amongst the top-five in the UFC lightweight division.

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Dustin Poirier is a wanted man right now

Poirier‘s star has never shone brighter and he is currently the most sought after fighter in the UFC if not in the whole roster. After his win at UFC 257, everybody including Tony Ferguson, Michael, Chandler, Charles Oliveira, Nate Diaz, and more called him out. The options are in a bulk in front of him.

Poirier has made his priorities clear, though. A world title fight is his primary goal. But a rematch against Conor McGregor is also very enticing for him and so is a bout against Nate Diaz.

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Who should Poirier face next? Should Chandler and Oliveira fight it out for the belt?

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Apratim Banerjee is an MMA author for EssentiallySports and has been writing professionally for almost a year. Before his current gig, Apratim worked as a UFC writer for Sportskeeda. A long-time MMA fan, Apratim has developed a critical eye for the sport that has helped him transfer his vast knowledge to his copies and give hardcore and casual readers a detailed insight into the fights and fighters.

“I’ll Take a Step Back and Watch”- Dustin Poirier Suggests Charles Oliveira and Michael Chandler To Fight for the Lightweight Title

Dustin Poirier is a wanted man right now

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